Driving Tips

Thousands of tourists survive the roads here every winter. If you aren't accustomed to winter driving, a few recommendations:

Try to arrive before dark.  If you are caught in snow after dark, use your flashers and keep your lights on dim to improve visibility.
If you don't have snow tires (preferred) make sure you have chains in your car.
A front-wheel drive car with good tires/chains does as well as a four wheel drive with good tires.
Always carry a FLASHLIGHT, SLEEPING BAG, SHOVEL, SNACKS and WATER. Make sure winter clothes are accessible, NOT in the trunk.
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL: Use a buddy system. Make sure someone knows what time you are leaving a location and when they can expect you at the other end. DO NOT expect your cell phone to have service in the mountains. (Text may work when calls don't.) If you don't show up at the expected time, someone can look for you.